DreamStation DreamStation CPAP Pro w/Humidifier, w/Cell, CARecalls & reported problems
Respironics, Inc. · DreamStation CPAP Pro with Humidifier and Cellular, Canada · Class 2
All models of Philips DreamStation (190)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Respironics DreamStation CPAP Pro provides continuous positive airway pressure, with a humidifier and cellular connection. The 25 reports mostly describe sound-abatement foam breaking down and leaving particles or debris inside the machine, sometimes alongside breathing problems, headache, dizziness, or chest pain; they include 3 injuries and no deaths. No recalls name this device, and reports fell from 5 in the preceding period to 2 in the latest period.
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- Adverse event reports
- 24
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 24 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00606959034501), received between Jun 28, 2021 and May 28, 2026 — classified as 3 injuries, 21 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Degraded” (24 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Degraded24
- Contamination5
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions20
- Dyspnea5
- Unspecified Respiratory Problem3
- Chest Pain2
- Dizziness2
- Headache2
- Respiratory Tract Infection2
- Sore Throat2
Recent adverse event reports
The 24 most recent of 24 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMay 28, 2026Degraded
A DREAMSTATION CPAP PRO DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER IN REFERENCE TO THE VOLUNTARY FIELD SAFETY NOTICE / RECALL NOTIFICATION RELATED TO THE SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM IN CERTAIN CPAP, BIPAP, AND MECHANICAL VENTILATOR DEVICES. DURING THE EVALUATION, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED, AND VISIBLE FOAM DEGRADATION WAS OBSERVED. ADDITIONALLY, THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25326031 ↗MalfunctionApr 18, 2025Degraded; Degraded
A DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD PARTY SERVICE CENTER IN REFERENCE TO THE VOLUNTARY FIELD SAFETY NOTICE / RECALL NOTIFICATION RELATED TO THE SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM IN CERTAIN CPAP, BIPAP, AND MECHANICAL VENTILATOR DEVICES. DURING THE EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE AT THE THIRD PARTY SERVICE CENTER, THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED/SCRAPPED AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF FOAM DEGRADATION. DURING THE EVALUATION, FOAM PARTICLES WERE VISIBLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21869288 ↗MalfunctionJan 9, 2025Degraded; Degraded
THIS COMPLAINT HAS BEEN REVIEWED AND IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO THE THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER AND FOAM WAS OBSERVED IN DEVICE. ERROR CODE HAS PRESENT. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY, HOWEVER THE REPORTED ISSUE/EVENT IS REPORTABLE DUE TO THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO A SERIOUS INJURY AS IDENTIFIED IN CAPA PR7211, IN REFERENCE TO THE VOLUNTARY FIELD SAFETY NOTICE/RECALL NOTIFICATION RELATED TO THE SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM IN CERTAIN CPAP, BIPAP, AND MECHANICAL VENTILATOR DEVICES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21117834 ↗MalfunctionJan 9, 2025Degraded; Degraded
THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED IN REFERENCE TO THE VOLUNTARY FIELD SAFETY NOTICE/RECALL NOTIFICATION RELATED TO THE SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM IN CERTAIN CPAP, BIPAP, AND MECHANICAL VENTILATOR DEVICES. THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED INFORMATION ALLEGING AN ISSUE RELATED TO A DREAMSTATION CPAP PRO DEVICE'S SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM. THE PATIENT HAS ALLEGED DIZZY AND DISORIENTED. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF HARM OR INJURY. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REQUIRED BY THE PATIENT. THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER. THE TECHNICIAN COULD NOT CONFIRM FOAM PARTICLES IN THE DEVICE EVALUATION. THE DEVICE WAS SCRAPPED. THE MANUFACTURER IS SUBMITTING A FINAL REPORT AT THIS TIME. IF ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE TO THE MANUFACTURER AT A LATER DATE, AN ADDENDUM TO THIS FINAL REPORT WILL BE FILED.
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available; Dizziness
MAUDE report 21110409 ↗MalfunctionDec 3, 2024Degraded; Degraded
THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED IN REFERENCE TO THE VOLUNTARY FIELD SAFETY NOTICE / RECALL NOTIFICATION RELATED TO THE SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM IN CERTAIN CPAP/ BIPAP, AND MECHANICAL VENTILATOR DEVICES. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REQUIRED BY THE PATIENT. THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO THIRD PARTY SERVICE CENTER AND EVALUATED. EVALUATION RESULT STATED THAT FOAM PARTICLES WERE OBSERVED, AND ALSO ERROR CODE WAS PRESENT. THE DEVICE HAS BEEN SCRAPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20834131 ↗MalfunctionNov 3, 2024Degraded; Degraded
THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER FOR EVALUATION IN REFERENCE TO THE VOLUNTARY FIELD SAFETY NOTICE / RECALL NOTIFICATION RELATED TO THE SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM IN CERTAIN CPAP/ BIPAP, AND MECHANICAL VENTILATOR DEVICES. THE DEVICE WAS NOT IN PATIENT USE. THE INTERNAL PART OF THE DEVICE WAS INSPECTED VISUALLY AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF VISIBLE FOAM DEGRADATION. SECONDARY FINDINGS INCLUDE EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND PARTICLES CONTAMINATION. IN ADDITION, THE DEVICES ERROR LOG WAS DOWNLOADED, AND ONE ERROR CODE WAS PRESENT WHEN REVIEWED. LASTLY, THE DEVICE HAS BEEN SCRAPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20595596 ↗MalfunctionSep 18, 2024Degraded; Degraded
THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO A THIRD-PARTY SERVICE CENTER FOR EVALUATION IN REFERENCE TO THE VOLUNTARY FIELD SAFETY NOTICE / RECALL NOTIFICATION RELATED TO THE SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM IN CERTAIN CPAP/ BIPAP, AND MECHANICAL VENTILATOR DEVICES. THE DEVICE WAS NOT IN PATIENT USE. THE INTERNAL PART OF THE DEVICE WAS INSPECTED VISUALLY AND FOUND EVIDENCE OF VISIBLE FOAM DEGRADATION. SECONDARY FINDINGS INCLUDE EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND PARTICLES CONTAMINATION. LASTLY, THE DEVICE HAS BEEN SCRAPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20252330 ↗MalfunctionMar 24, 2022Degraded; Degraded
THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED INFORMATION ALLEGING AN ISSUE RELATED TO THE CPAP DEVICE'S SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. THIS ISSUE WAS REPORTED TO THE FDA PER 21 CFR 806. THE DEVICE WILL BE CORRECTED PER RES 88058.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13894287 ↗MalfunctionMar 23, 2022Degraded; Degraded
THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED INFORMATION ALLEGING AN ISSUE RELATED TO A CPAP DEVICE'S SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM. THE PATIENT WAS NOT USING THE DEVICE AT THE TIME OF EVENT. THIS ISSUE WAS REPORTED TO THE FDA PER 21 CFR 806. THE DEVICE WILL BE CORRECTED PER RES 88058.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13869878 ↗MalfunctionMar 22, 2022Degraded; Degraded
THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED INFORMATION ALLEGING AN ISSUE RELATED TO THE CPAP DEVICE'S SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. THIS ISSUE WAS REPORTED TO THE FDA PER 21 CFR 806. THE DEVICE WILL BE CORRECTED PER RES 88058.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13846310 ↗MalfunctionMar 2, 2022Degraded; Degraded
THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED INFORMATION ALLEGING AN ISSUE RELATED TO A CPAP DEVICE'S SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM. THE PATIENT HAS ALLEGED TO SEEING PARTICLES IN THE AIR PATH. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. THIS ISSUE WAS REPORTED TO THE FDA PER 21 CFR 806. THE DEVICE WILL BE CORRECTED PER RES 88058.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13654691 ↗MalfunctionFeb 28, 2022Degraded; Degraded
THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED INFORMATION ALLEGING AN ISSUE RELATED TO A CONTINUOUS POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE (CPAP) DEVICE'S SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM. THE PATIENT ALLEGED VISUALIZATION OF PARTICLES IN THE AIR PATH. THERE IS NO ALLEGATION OF SERIOUS OR PERMANENT HARM OR INJURY. THIS ISSUE WAS REPORTED TO THE FDA PER 21 CFR 806. THE DEVICE WILL BE CORRECTED PER RES 88058.
Patient problems: Dyspnea; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13619484 ↗MalfunctionFeb 22, 2022Contamination; Degraded; Contamination; Degraded
THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED INFORMATION ALLEGING AN ISSUE RELATED TO A CPAP DEVICE'S SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM. THE PATIENT HAS ALLEGED TO SEEING PARTICLES IN THE FILTER. THE PATIENT ALLEGES TO EXPERIENCING SORETHROAT AND SOME BLEEDING. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. THIS ISSUE WAS REPORTED TO THE FDA PER 21 CFR 806. THE DEVICE WILL BE CORRECTED PER RES 88058.
Patient problems: Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding; Sore Throat
MAUDE report 13578882 ↗MalfunctionFeb 8, 2022Degraded; Degraded
THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED INFORMATION ALLEGING AN ISSUE RELATED TO A CPAP DEVICE'S SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM. THE PATIENT HAS ALLEGED TO SEEING BLACK DIRT IN THE FILTERS. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. THIS ISSUE WAS REPORTED TO THE FDA PER 21 CFR 806. THE DEVICE WILL BE CORRECTED PER RES 88058.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13480535 ↗MalfunctionJan 13, 2022Contamination; Degraded; Contamination; Degraded
THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED INFORMATION ALLEGING AN ISSUE RELATED TO A CONTINUOUS POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE (CPAP) DEVICE'S SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. THIS ISSUE WAS REPORTED TO THE FDA PER 21 CFR 806. THE DEVICE WILL BE CORRECTED PER RES 88058.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13251876 ↗InjuryDec 23, 2021Contamination; Degraded; Contamination; Degraded
THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED INFORMATION ALLEGING A CONTINUOUS POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE (CPAP) DEVICE'S SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM BECAME DEGRADED AND CAUSED A PATIENT TO DEVELOP LARGE AMOUNTS OF PHLEGM. THE PATIENT WAS PRESCRIBED ANTIBIOTICS IN RESPONSE TO THE REPORTED EVENT. THIS ISSUE WAS REPORTED TO THE FDA PER 21 CFR 806. THE DEVICE WILL BE CORRECTED PER RES 88058.
Patient problems: Dyspnea; Unspecified Respiratory Problem
MAUDE report 13076666 ↗MalfunctionDec 22, 2021Degraded; Degraded
THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED INFORMATION ALLEGING AN ISSUE RELATED TO A CONTINUOUS POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE (CPAP) DEVICE'S SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM/INJURY. THIS ISSUE WAS REPORTED TO THE FDA PER 21 CFR 806. THE DEVICE WILL BE CORRECTED PER RES 88058.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13063687 ↗MalfunctionDec 17, 2021Degraded; Degraded
THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED INFORMATION ALLEGING AN ISSUE RELATED TO A CPAP DEVICE'S SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. THIS ISSUE WAS REPORTED TO THE FDA PER 21 CFR 806. THE DEVICE WILL BE CORRECTED PER RES (B)(4).
Patient problems: Chest Pain; Dyspnea; Headache; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; Respiratory Tract Infection; Unspecified Gastrointestinal Problem
MAUDE report 13025903 ↗MalfunctionDec 13, 2021Degraded; Degraded
THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED INFORMATION ALLEGING AN ISSUE RELATED TO A CONTINUOUS POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE (CPAP) DEVICE'S SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM/INJURY. THIS ISSUE WAS REPORTED TO THE FDA PER 21 CFR 806. THE DEVICE WILL BE CORRECTED PER RES 88058.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12990525 ↗InjuryNov 12, 2021Degraded; Degraded
THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED INFORMATION ALLEGING AN ISSUE RELATED TO A CONTINUOUS POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE (CPAP) DEVICE'S SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. THIS ISSUE WAS REPORTED TO THE FDA PER 21 CFR 806. THE DEVICE WILL BE CORRECTED PER RES 88058.
Patient problems: Dyspnea; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; Unspecified Respiratory Problem
MAUDE report 12803711 ↗MalfunctionNov 1, 2021Contamination; Degraded; Contamination; Degraded
THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED INFORMATION ALLEGING AN ISSUE RELATED TO A CPAP DEVICE'S SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. THIS ISSUE WAS REPORTED TO THE FDA PER 21 CFR 806. THE DEVICE WILL BE CORRECTED PER RES 88058
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12733532 ↗InjurySep 29, 2021Degraded; Degraded
THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED INFORMATION ALLEGING A CONTINUOUS POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE (CPAP) DEVICE'S SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM BECAME DEGRADED AND CAUSED A PATIENT TO DEVELOP BRAIN CANCER AND A GROWTH IN THEIR KIDNEYS. THERE IS NO REPORT OF THE MEDICAL INTERVENTION THAT THE PATIENT HAS RECEIVED AT THIS TIME. THIS ISSUE WAS REPORTED TO THE FDA PER 21 CFR 806. THE DEVICE WILL BE CORRECTED PER RES 88058.
Patient problems: Cancer; Unspecified Kidney or Urinary Problem
MAUDE report 12546088 ↗MalfunctionJul 13, 2021Contamination; Degraded; Contamination; Degraded
THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED INFORMATION ALLEGING AN ISSUE RELATED TO A CONTINUOUS POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE (CPAP) DEVICE'S SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. THE MANUFACTURER'S INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING. A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED WHEN THE MANUFACTURER'S INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE.
Patient problems: Chest Pain; Dizziness; Dyspnea; Headache; Inflammation; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; Respiratory Tract Infection; Sore Throat; Unspecified Respiratory Problem
MAUDE report 12159581 ↗MalfunctionJun 28, 2021Degraded; Degraded
THE MANUFACTURER RECEIVED INFORMATION ALLEGING AN ISSUE RELATED TO A DEVICE'S SOUND ABATEMENT FOAM. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. ATTEMPTS TO RETRIEVE FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THE DEVICE HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. THE MANUFACTURER'S INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING. A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED WHEN THE MANUFACTURER'S INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12076849 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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